Imagine trying to make an old, drafty castle as cozy and green as a modern apartment without ruining its historic charm. This work creates a guidebook and a set of smart tools to add insulation and heating that fits the old architecture. It's like giving a vintage car a modern electric engine while keeping the classic bodywork exactly as it was.
Historical buildings are hard to renovate because modern energy upgrades often damage their cultural value. This creates a bottleneck for cities trying to reach climate neutrality.
A replicable assessment model for heritage townhouses and a set of smart HVAC and insulation technical solutions.
If you are a restoration firm dealing with strict preservation rules and high energy waste — this project developed a multi-scale renovation model that allows for up to 60% primary energy savings. It provides a way to plan deep renovations that respect traditional building technology.
If you are a system provider dealing with uneven heating in old stone buildings — this project developed smart controlled HVAC concepts. These systems ensure comfort and air quality exactly where and when users need it, reducing waste.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with the lack of breathable insulation for old walls — this project developed durable insulation and airtightness solutions compatible with traditional techniques. This opens a market for specialized products in historical city centers.
Based on available project data, specific costs are not listed, but the project aims to increase the cost effectiveness of renovations.
Yes, the project is developing a replicable assessment model based on townhouses in Belgium, Italy, Estonia, and Norway to be used across the EU.
Based on available project data, licensing details are not provided, but the project involves 17 partners including 7 industry entities.
Yes, the project aligns with the EU Green Deal and the New European Bauhaus to prepare buildings for a fossil-free energy future.
The project period runs from 2024-01-01 to 2027-12-31, suggesting a rollout of results toward the end of 2027.
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring a 41% industry ratio with 7 industrial partners, including 4 SMEs. With 17 partners across 6 countries (BE, EE, FI, FR, IT, NO), the group combines academic research from 4 universities and 3 research institutes with practical application from public authorities and private companies.
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